BeyondBasic

Complete Syllabus

Complete 90-Day Curriculum

BeyondBasic
Full Syllabus

A contemporary curriculum spanning Web, Mobile, AI, and DevOps— perfect for building next‑gen scalable applications.

10+
Sections
50+
Topics
15+
Projects
5+
Domains
Section 1
Foundation

Orientation & Best Practices

  • Course Introduction & Goals
  • Navigating Learning Ecosystems
  • Effective Study Strategies
  • Understanding Web Architecture

HTML Deep Dive

  • Semantic Structuring (header, nav, main, footer)
  • Form Elements & Accessibility Enhancements
  • ARIA Roles & Inclusive Markup
  • Embedding Media & Using Modern APIs
  • Version Control Basics with GitHub

Core CSS Principles

  • Selectors, Inheritance, and Transformation
  • Margin-Padding-Box Model Insights
  • Advanced Positioning Techniques
  • Adaptive Layouts & Breakpoints

Modern CSS Techniques

  • Flexbox & Grid Design Patterns
  • Keyframe Animations & Transitions
  • Advanced Pseudo-Class Usage
  • Introduction to SCSS Workflow

Visual Design & Layout Systems

  • Minimalistic Aesthetic Foundations
  • Animation Etiquette for Interfaces
  • Grid-Based Compositions
  • Best Practices in Maintainable Styling

Tailwind for Rapid Styling

  • Utility-First Styling Setup
  • Responsive & Component-Based Classes
  • Theme Customization Strategies
  • Design Tokens with Tailwind
Section 2
JavaScript & Interactivity

Core JavaScript Building Blocks

  • Variable Scope & Data Structures
  • Control Flow & Function Patterns
  • Scope Management & Closure Usage
  • ES6+ Features & Module Syntax

Dynamic DOM Techniques

  • Traversing & Updating Document Structure
  • Capturing & Delegating Events
  • Rendering Dynamic Interface Components
  • Basic Interactive Behavior Patterns

Handling Asynchrony

  • AJAX with Fetch & Axios
  • Promise Management Techniques
  • Async/Await Flow Control
  • Robust Error Handling Paradigms

Advanced JavaScript Patterns

  • Functional Programming Concepts
  • Module Organization & Architecture
  • Clean Code Principles
  • Performance-Aware Scripting

Interactive Feature Design

  • State-Driven UI Components
  • API-Driven Interactivity
  • Designing for Real-World Use Cases
  • Code Refinement & Pattern Recognition
Section 3
Backend Development

Version Control & Collaboration

  • Branch Architecture Best Practices
  • Pull Requests & Code Review Standards
  • Collaborative Workflow Strategies
  • Committing with Clarity

Node.js Essentials

  • Event Loop & Architecture Overview
  • Core Module Utilization
  • Package Ecosystem Mastery
  • Command-Line Scripting with Node

Express.js API Design

  • Router & Middleware Patterns
  • Designing Secure REST Endpoints
  • Validation with ZOD
  • Error Handling Conventions

Authentication & API Security

  • Stateless JWT-Based Authentication
  • OAuth Principles & Flow
  • Managing Secrets & Environment Configuration
  • API Versioning & Compatibility Strategies

Scalable API Patterns

  • API Rate-Limiting & Throttling
  • Structured Route Organization
  • Error Logging & Monitoring
  • Clear API Documentation Practices

Real-Time Communication & Streaming

  • WebSocket Fundamentals
  • Bi‑Directional Messaging with Socket.IO
  • Event-Driven Architecture Patterns
  • Live Feed Handling & Broadcasting
  • Peer-to-Peer Connections with WebRTC
  • Handling Disconnections & Reconnect Logic
  • Security Considerations for Real-Time Channels
Section 4
Database Management

Database Theory & Design

  • Why Choose SQL or NoSQL?
  • Entity Relationship Modeling
  • Schema vs Document Design
  • Data Integrity & Indexing

MongoDB Advanced Usage

  • Schema Design with Mongoose
  • Efficient Data Modeling Structures
  • Embedded vs Referenced Data Patterns
  • Aggregation Pipelines & Performance Tuning

PostgreSQL Fundamentals

  • Relational Schema Design
  • Joins, Constraints & Transactions
  • PostgreSQL Setup & Configuration
  • Integrating PostgreSQL with Express

Firebase Integration

  • Realtime Database vs Firestore
  • Authentication & Role Management
  • CRUD Operations with Firebase SDK
  • Firebase Hosting & Deployment Workflow

Redis & In-Memory Data

  • Redis as a Caching Layer
  • Session Management with Redis
  • Pub/Sub Messaging with Redis
  • Performance Tuning & Expiry Strategies

Integrated Back‑End Workflows

  • Connecting Tailwind UI to Backend Services
  • Handling Data Flow Dynamically
  • Adaptive Interface Patterns
  • Aligning UI Design with Data Structure
Section 5
React & Full‑Stack Development

React Dev Foundations

  • Component-Based Architecture
  • JSX Rendering Patterns
  • State & Event Life Cycles
  • Project Bootstrapping with Vite & CRA

Routing & Side Effects

  • Declarative Routing with React Router
  • Data Fetching with useEffect
  • Error Boundaries & Suspense
  • Loading State Management Patterns

State Management Strategies

  • Prop Drilling vs Lifting State
  • Global State with Redux Toolkit
  • Modern Alternatives with Zustand
  • Context API Best Practices

Next.js Fundamentals

  • File-Based Routing System
  • App Router vs Pages Router
  • Server vs Client Components
  • Metadata & Head Management

Next.js Data Fetching & Auth

  • Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
  • Static Site Generation (SSG)
  • Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
  • Authentication with NextAuth.js

Full-Stack Patterns in Next.js

  • API Routes for Serverless Functions
  • Middleware for Auth & Logging
  • Connecting to External APIs
  • Handling Forms & Mutations Securely

Optimizing & Deploying Next.js Apps

  • Image Optimization & Lazy Loading
  • Code Splitting & Bundle Analysis
  • Vercel Deployment Workflow
  • Environment Variables & Runtime Config
Section 6
AI & Modern Frontend Workflows

Foundation of AI Tools

  • Understanding Generative AI Models
  • Comparative Overview (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)
  • AI-Driven Development Enhancements
  • Working with OpenAI/Gemini APIs

AI in Interactive Interfaces

  • Building AI-Powered Web Components
  • Reactive Chat Interfaces with AI
  • Managing API Rate Limits & Latency
  • Contextual AI Queries & Summarization

TypeScript Essentials

  • Typesystem Foundations
  • Interfaces, Enums & Generics
  • Typed Functions & Objects
  • Enforcing Types in React Components

Animation Techniques for UIs

  • Defining Animations with GSAP
  • Animating Components with Framer Motion
  • Comparative Workflow: GSAP vs Framer
  • Performance & Accessibility in Animations

Immersive Scroll & Motion Effects

  • Scroll-Triggered Animation Patterns
  • Combining GSAP & Framer
  • Scroll-Based Interaction Design
  • Showcasing Polish in Interfaces
Section 7
DevOps Technique Integration

Linux & Networking Essentials

  • Command-Line Navigation Mastery
  • Permission & Ownership Control
  • Process Lifecycle Monitoring
  • Networking Tools & Troubleshooting

Container & Builder Tools

  • Creating Dockerized Environments
  • Container Optimization Techniques
  • Managing Registries & Security
  • Efficient Image Building Practices

Composable Multi‑Container Setup

  • Defining Services with Docker Compose
  • Stateful Development Environments
  • Configuring Networks & Volumes
  • Environment Parity Setup

Continuous Integration Fundamentals

  • Writing .gitlab-ci.yml Pipelines
  • Managing Environments & Runners
  • Automated Testing Pipelines
  • Monitor Build Status & Rollbacks

Pipeline Automation with Jenkins

  • Creating Scripted & Declarative Pipelines
  • Jenkinsfile Best Practices
  • Git Integration Workflows
  • Automating Routine Builds
Section 8
Advanced Infrastructure & Scaling

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Terraform Project Initialization
  • Resource & Module Structuring
  • State & Variable Management
  • Reusable IaC Patterns

Container Orchestration with Kubernetes

  • Deployments, Services & Pod Lifecycle
  • Cluster Architecture & Management
  • Scaling Strategies & Health Probes
  • Handling Failover & Updates

Helm for Cluster Applications

  • Helm Chart Structuring
  • Values, Overrides & Rollbacks
  • Securing ConfigMaps & Secrets
  • Release Management Best Practices

Automated Configuration with Ansible

  • Playbook Syntax & Role Structuring
  • Managing Multiple Environments
  • Task Automation Patterns
  • Reusable Configuration Libraries

Automated App Lifecycle

  • Infrastructure Provisioning Flow
  • CI/CD & Container Orchestration Synchrony
  • Version Governance
  • Monitoring & Resilience Techniques
Section 9
GenAI Applications

Generative AI Essentials

  • Introduction to Generative AI Concepts
  • AI Tools Landscape (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)
  • Prompt Engineering Basics
  • Using APIs from OpenAI & Google Gemini

Prompt Engineering Techniques

  • Prompt Structuring & Optimization
  • Prompt Chaining & Context Awareness
  • Prompt Testing & Output Evaluation
  • Playground-Based Refinement Techniques

AI-Powered Application Integration

  • LangChain for Multi-Step Reasoning
  • AI Assistant UI in React
  • Token Limit Handling & Fail-Safes
  • Production Deployment of AI Features

GenAI Project Implementation

  • Chatbot & Summarizer Use Cases
  • Content Generation & Transformation
  • Ethics in Generative AI
  • Optimizing UX for AI-Driven Interfaces
Section 10
Testing Fundamentals

Manual QA & Debugging

  • Testing Mindset & Scenarios
  • Identifying Bugs & Reproduction
  • Mobile Testing with Expo Go & Emulators
  • Smoke Testing & Readiness Validation

Automated Testing Foundations

  • Unit Testing with Jest
  • Component Testing with React Testing Library
  • Writing Assertions & Mocks
  • Test Coverage Reporting

Advanced Testing Techniques

  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • CI/CD Integration with Test Suites
  • React Native Testing Strategies
  • Handling Async Logic in Tests

Debugging & Optimization

  • Browser DevTools for Frontend Debugging
  • Error Tracking Tools Overview
  • Logging Best Practices
  • Performance Bottleneck Identification
Section 11
Mobile Development with React Native

React Native Core Concepts

  • Component Paradigm in RN vs Web
  • Project Setup via Expo
  • Understanding Native Elements
  • First App Build & Debug

Mobile UI & Layouts

  • Primary UI Components & Patterns
  • Flexbox & Layout Flow
  • Styling Across Platforms
  • Adaptive Mobile UX

Navigation Architecture

  • Stack, Tab, & Drawer Navigators
  • Deep-Linking & Screen Transitions
  • UX-Driven Navigation Patterns
  • State Persistence Across Routes

Local State & Storage

  • State Lifecycle with Hooks
  • Persistent Data via AsyncStorage
  • Data Serialization Techniques
  • State Consistency & Sync Patterns
Section 12
Enhanced Mobile UI & Deployment

Dynamic Data Handling

  • API Integration for Mobile Apps
  • Handling Live Feeds (Weather/News)
  • Stateful Loading UX Patterns
  • Smart Caching Solutions

Form UX & Validation

  • Mobile Form Input Handling
  • Validation Feedback & Accessibility
  • Authentication Screen Patterns
  • Form Performance Optimization

User Engagement via Notifications

  • Push Delivery Architecture
  • Configuring with Expo
  • Actionable Notification Structures
  • Subscription Strategies for Engagement

Mobile App Launch Practices

  • Release Builds & Signing
  • Play Store Submission Flow
  • Platform Guidelines & Best Practices
  • Maintaining Live Apps
Section 13
System Design Principles

Core System Design Concepts

  • Scalability vs Availability vs Reliability
  • Vertical & Horizontal Scaling
  • Monoliths vs Microservices
  • CAP Theorem & Trade-Offs

API Design & Communication Patterns

  • REST vs GraphQL Overview
  • WebSockets & Real-Time Communication
  • Rate Limiting & Throttling Strategies
  • Versioning & Backward Compatibility

Architecture Patterns

  • Client-Server & MVC Architecture
  • Event-Driven & Message Queue Systems
  • Load Balancing & Reverse Proxy Design
  • Caching Strategies with Redis

System Design Case Studies

  • Designing a Scalable Chat App (WebSocket/Socket.IO)
  • Building a Video Conferencing System (WebRTC Basics)
  • File Storage System (e.g. Google Drive-like)
  • Real-Time Collaborative Editor (Figma/Google Docs Inspired)

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